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J123 DAW

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 DAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 91,353 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,737 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 59,870 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,594 miles

Central Rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,125 miles

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer door sill trim corroded at rear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 57,125 miles

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer door sill trim corroded at rear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,525 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pad lining deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,392 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,178 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,635 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,080 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

advise power steering pipe corroded slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,187 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,295 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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J123 DAW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J123 DAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J123 DAW registered?

J123 DAW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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